Lead Technician - Mobile Housing Maintenance

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Volunteering days

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

LiveWest in the South West is seeking a Lead Technician to lead and support a team of Multi Skilled Technicians and Roofers across the Redruth area. This mobile role requires coordinating installations, repairs and refurbishments while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will develop the team, resolve issues, and work with partners to deliver reliable housing maintenance services. A driving licence and relevant trade qualifications are essential, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a mobile remote team in construction and maintenance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• Knowledge of housing/construction maintenance, repairs and refurbishment.
• Health and safety awareness and legislative compliance in construction.
• IT skills for using mobile technology on site.
• Full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety: promote welfare within the team and ensure policy compliance.
• Team Leadership: act as primary contact in absence of the Manager, provide technical guidance.
• Customer Service: assist in resolving customer complaints and maintain relationships with partners.
• Quality Control: perform inspections to meet high standards across internal and contracting teams.
• Fleet Management: inspect MSTs/Roofers vehicles for proper use and safety.
• Business Support: assist colleagues and promote a 'one team, one purpose' ethos.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical advisory

Health and safety

Communication

Housing/maintenance knowledge

Mobile/remote teamwork

IT skills (mobile tech)

Driving licence

Education

Apprenticeship or core trade qualification

Health and safety training (CITB SSSTS, IOSH)

Job description

LiveWest in the South West is seeking a Lead Technician to lead and support a team of Multi Skilled Technicians and Roofers across the Redruth area. This mobile role requires coordinating installations, repairs and refurbishments while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will develop the team, resolve issues, and work with partners to deliver reliable housing maintenance services. A driving licence and relevant trade qualifications are essential, with opportunities for